Yogi Adityanath kicks off Census 2027 first phase in Uttar Pradesh with caste count and forest villages

Published on 7 May 2026

Self-enumeration starts May 7 but caste and forest villages arrive

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched the first phase of Census-2027, the Houselisting and Housing Census that will map homes and assets across the state. Residents can self-enumerate digitally from May 7 to May 21, 2026, before census teams conduct door-to-door surveys. For the first time, caste enumeration is included and forest villages are counted.

First phase launched for houselisting and housing census in UP
Digital self-enumeration open May 7 to May 21, 2026
Door-to-door surveys follow for households not self-enumerated
Caste enumeration and forest villages are included for the first time

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Yogi Adityanath kicks off Census 2027 first phase in Uttar Pradesh with caste count and forest villages

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